Incident
Property fire
Date
12.26pm - 28 August 2023
Last updated
3.42pm - 29 August 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Caravan / camping
Location
Kilmington
Attending station
Axminster
Colyton
Fire crews from Axminster and Colyton were mobilised to a report of a motorhome on fire in the Kilmington area.
Upon arrival, crews confirmed that a motorhome was well alight.
At 12:59 - Crews got to work using 2x breathing apparatus, 3x hose reel jets and 1x light portable pump to supplement water out of a nearby pond.
At 13:20 - Crews confirmed the fire was not out and are monitoring the vehicle using a thermal imaging camera.
At 14:07 - Crews confirmed that this was an American style motorhome 100% damaged by fire. This is believed to be accidental ignition.